Totum hominis, or, The decalogue in three words, viz. justice, mercy and humility being a sermon upon Micah 6th vers. 8th, preached in the Cathedral of St. Peters, York, upon Monday the 15th day of March, 1668/9 before the Right Honourable Baron Turner and Baron Rainsford, the Right Worshipful Sr. Jo. Armitage, Bart. ... / by Sam. Drake, D.D. ...
WHen the Prophet Micah observ'd how the Formal Jew doted upon his Shadowy Ceremony, he presseth the Substantial Duty of Justice upon him: In Aram Dei Justitia imponatur;
WHen the Prophet micah observed how the Formal Jew doted upon his Shadowy Ceremony, he Presseth the Substantial Duty of justice upon him: In Aram Dei Justitia imponatur;
when I take notice that some Novelists of this Age of ours, have been so wholly given to Platonick Speculations, Ayery Notions, and Fond-affected Expressions; who, would be accounted Religious, (though they have lost their Decalogue in their Pretended - Creed, and Morall-Honesty in the Refinedness of their Faith:) I hope it will not be unsuitable,
when I take notice that Some Novelists of this Age of ours, have been so wholly given to Platonic Speculations, Airy Notions, and Fond-affected Expressions; who, would be accounted Religious, (though they have lost their Decalogue in their Pretended - Creed, and Morall-Honesty in the Refinedness of their Faith:) I hope it will not be unsuitable,
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if I, (according to this Prophets Method,) press these Primitive Practical Duties of Justice, Mercy and Humility, in the Language of my Text. Thus then, God having cleared himself from those unworthy Aspersions of a hard Master, which some undutiful Servants would have fixed upon him, in the soft Language in the third Verse of this Chapter;
if I, (according to this prophets Method,) press these Primitive Practical Duties of justice, Mercy and Humility, in the Language of my Text. Thus then, God having cleared himself from those unworthy Aspersions of a hard Master, which Some undutiful Servants would have fixed upon him, in the soft Language in the third Verse of this Chapter;
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and Formal Pretences of that Jewish Nation, Vers. 5. O my People, Remember now what Balack King of Moab consulted ▪ &c. At the sixth Verse they make their Reply;
and Formal Pretences of that Jewish nation, Vers. 5. O my People, remember now what Balak King of Moab consulted ▪ etc. At the sixth Verse they make their Reply;
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then the Errand is in the Prophets language, to thee O Captain. Truth is, if a man in power will walk in darkness, some puny advantages he hath to deal perversely;
then the Errand is in the prophets language, to thee Oh Captain. Truth is, if a man in power will walk in darkness, Some puny advantages he hath to deal perversely;
What is it the Lord requires? (lest he should be injurious, to do justice; ) lest he should be cruel, to love mercy; lest he should be frivolously imperious, to walk humbly.
What is it the Lord requires? (lest he should be injurious, to do Justice;) lest he should be cruel, to love mercy; lest he should be frivolously imperious, to walk humbly.
Let us water our own Field by cutting a passage from the common River, inferring with David when God at large saith, seek ye my face. Let every one subsume, thy face Lord will I seek.
Let us water our own Field by cutting a passage from the Common River, inferring with David when God At large Says, seek you my face. Let every one subsume, thy face Lord will I seek.
There is such a Facultas Deo Analoga, an NONLATINALPHABET, as Plato styles it, betwixt this Law (I am sure) and the Soul, that the Affections are necessitated to strike in i'th' Chorus: Such a commanding Beauty, man cannot chuse but be enamoured with its Rays;
There is such a Facultas God Analogous, an, as Plato styles it, betwixt this Law (I am sure) and the Soul, that the Affections Are necessitated to strike in In the Chorus: Such a commanding Beauty, man cannot choose but be enamoured with its Rays;
the words like so many Philtres, charming us into an holy obedience; the very sound of them, like Davids Harp, may drive away the evil spirit, NONLATINALPHABET.
the words like so many Philtres, charming us into an holy Obedience; the very found of them, like Davids Harp, may drive away the evil Spirit,.
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What need of an Interpreter to acquaint you with Gods meaning in them? They have such proportion with our reason ▪ there is such a Magnetick power in the good that is offer'd to us,
What need of an Interpreter to acquaint you with God's meaning in them? They have such proportion with our reason ▪ there is such a Magnetic power in the good that is offered to us,
Such an intrinsick lovelyness, and native fairness in them, that 'tis no eclipse or diminution of the liberty of the first being, to say he could not but require them.
Such an intrinsic loveliness, and native fairness in them, that it's not eclipse or diminution of the liberty of the First being, to say he could not but require them.
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To the Question then the wicked put, Psal. 4. 6. Who will shew us any good? our Prophet may make answer in the Text by just & merciful actions God will put more joy in our hearts then when their Corn,
To the Question then the wicked put, Psalm 4. 6. Who will show us any good? our Prophet may make answer in the Text by just & merciful actions God will put more joy in our hearts then when their Corn,
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True, if critically we distinguish, none is good but one, that is God, but Vertue being the way to the Author of Vertue, we must use the Stream of Justice to come to the Just one,
True, if critically we distinguish, none is good but one, that is God, but Virtue being the Way to the Author of Virtue, we must use the Stream of justice to come to the Just one,
And if one poor spark of Vertue be so to be loved for its self (as Justice) much more is that infinite Rock of Orient and most shining Vertue to be loved in God.
And if one poor spark of Virtue be so to be loved for its self (as justice) much more is that infinite Rock of Orient and most shining Virtue to be loved in God.
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The Text then is an Answer to the Question, verse the 7th. wherewith shall I come before the Lord? — And in opposition to their formal he offers a real way of pleasing God: Do justly, &c. In which three words you have the two Tables of the Law:
The Text then is an Answer to the Question, verse the 7th. wherewith shall I come before the Lord? — And in opposition to their formal he offers a real Way of pleasing God: Do justly, etc. In which three words you have the two Tables of the Law:
and the sum of the first Table duties in the later, and walk humbly: (that is) notwithstanding you could plead exact equity towards the rich, repeating Samuels Challenge,
and the sum of the First Table duties in the later, and walk humbly: (that is) notwithstanding you could plead exact equity towards the rich, repeating Samuels Challenge,
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yet that men may be convinc'd of the equity of his proceedings, that they are such as flow naturally from an enlightned soul (if violence be not offered to it) he appeals, what is it the Lord requires?
yet that men may be convinced of the equity of his proceedings, that they Are such as flow naturally from an enlightened soul (if violence be not offered to it) he appeals, what is it the Lord requires?
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'Tis plain also by the gradation of the language, that whosoever pretends piety towards God, must be sure to be a strict observer of Justice amongst his Brethren.
It's plain also by the gradation of the language, that whosoever pretends piety towards God, must be sure to be a strict observer of justice among his Brothers.
Yet in Mantissam, over and besides Justice, which is a due to all, there is another Duty, which though no humane Law can reach us if we act not up unto (for whoever was impleaded for not relieving the Poor? What Barr could Dives be brought unto though he withheld his goods from Lazarus, to whom yet the Wise man saith they are due) yet Gods Law requires even an office of mercy where an object of pity is tender'd;
Yet in Mantissam, over and beside justice, which is a due to all, there is Another Duty, which though no humane Law can reach us if we act not up unto (for whoever was impleaded for not relieving the Poor? What Barr could Dives be brought unto though he withheld his goods from Lazarus, to whom yet the Wise man Says they Are due) yet God's Law requires even an office of mercy where an Object of pity is tendered;
These things ought ye to have done, but by no means leave the main undone, To walk humbly. Neither yet will it suffice, soberly to take the imployments upon us which God injoynes,
These things ought you to have done, but by no means leave the main undone, To walk humbly. Neither yet will it suffice, soberly to take the employments upon us which God enjoins,
so that they cannot understand spiritual things savingly, discerning spirits they have not, they cannot order their speeches or their persons as they should:
so that they cannot understand spiritual things savingly, discerning spirits they have not, they cannot order their Speeches or their Persons as they should:
behold me, to a Nation that seeks not after him? True, an evil eye cannot behold that which is good, a coveting eye cannot love Justice, a cruel eye will not love mercy, nor a proud eye humility;
behold me, to a nation that seeks not After him? True, an evil eye cannot behold that which is good, a coveting eye cannot love justice, a cruel eye will not love mercy, nor a proud eye humility;
for besides that NONLATINALPHABET, that sacred Manuscript which is writ by the finger of God himself in the heart of man, the Quakers Scripture of God within us, the Bible of Gods own Printing there (as they style it.) Remember St. Austins Tolle, Lege, he points us to a more legible Book;
for beside that, that sacred Manuscript which is writ by the finger of God himself in the heart of man, the Quakers Scripture of God within us, the bible of God's own Printing there (as they style it.) remember Saint Austins Take, Lege, he points us to a more legible Book;
so that you need not now cry to us as the Disciples of John the Baptist, Master what shall we do? God hath gone before you in a fiery Pillar, whats writ in the Law ▪ how readest thou? To the Law and to the Testimony, all their words that speak not according to this they have no light in them, but are benighted souls.
so that you need not now cry to us as the Disciples of John the Baptist, Master what shall we do? God hath gone before you in a fiery Pillar, whats writ in the Law ▪ how Readest thou? To the Law and to the Testimony, all their words that speak not according to this they have no Light in them, but Are benighted Souls.
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there you may feast your selves saith Origen, and Ireneus in his third Book says Ostentationes quae sunt in Scripturis non possunt ostendi nisi ex Scripturis, never so lovely or beneficial sights:
there you may feast your selves Says Origen, and Irenaeus in his third Book Says Ostentationes Quae sunt in Scriptures non possunt ostendi nisi ex Scriptures, never so lovely or beneficial sights:
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And as he gives his Word to shine without, so he gives his Spirit to shine within, that the light of the Spirit might apprehend the light of the Word: here are shewings indeed.
And as he gives his Word to shine without, so he gives his Spirit to shine within, that the Light of the Spirit might apprehend the Light of the Word: Here Are showings indeed.
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Light is come into the world, and we live in the Goshen of it. NONLATINALPHABET should be our salutation; welcoming these Irradiations: Ignorance is now wilful work;
Light is come into the world, and we live in the Goshen of it. should be our salutation; welcoming these Irradiations: Ignorance is now wilful work;
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but after the Sun of Righteousness himself hath arisen with healing in his wings, now he looks broad upon sinners, chastising them with his beams for sins, though small as Atomes.
but After the Sun of Righteousness himself hath arisen with healing in his wings, now he looks broad upon Sinners, chastising them with his beams for Sins, though small as Atoms.
O why do you not open your eyes and discern? why do you act in the choicest points of Religion out of blind and implicit Principles? Sons of light will not do so,
O why do you not open your eyes and discern? why do you act in the Choicest points of Religion out of blind and implicit Principles? Sons of Light will not do so,
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Above all O take heed of withholding truth in unrighteousness after these shewings. Thou requirest obedience, Da quod jubes, said St. Austin, & jube quod vis.
Above all Oh take heed of withholding truth in unrighteousness After these showings. Thou requirest Obedience, Dam quod jubes, said Saint Austin, & jube quod vis.
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yet the excellency of the Imposition doth so recommend it to our reason, that we must put off the best part of our Nature to evacuate the force of our Religion.
yet the excellency of the Imposition does so recommend it to our reason, that we must put off the best part of our Nature to evacuate the force of our Religion.
We have a Law, and by that Law we ought to walk; true, Lex non valet nisi promulgata, but this great King hath sent out his Proclamations: He hath so shewed thee:
We have a Law, and by that Law we ought to walk; true, Lex non valet nisi promulgata, but this great King hath sent out his Proclamations: He hath so showed thee:
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by way of challenge therefore, are not my wayes equal? And shall not the Judge of Heaven and Earth do right? And though he give not account of his matters, he is not bound to it, Job. 33. 13. Yet what is it, Come now, let us reason together saith the Lord:
by Way of challenge Therefore, Are not my ways equal? And shall not the Judge of Heaven and Earth do right? And though he give not account of his matters, he is not bound to it, Job. 33. 13. Yet what is it, Come now, let us reason together Says the Lord:
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And that heavenly beam which God hath darted into the soul of Man for the discovery of his own Laws, being so exactly conformable to that light, should readily comply with it.
And that heavenly beam which God hath darted into the soul of Man for the discovery of his own Laws, being so exactly conformable to that Light, should readily comply with it.
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The contemplation of this put David upon the question, Psalm the 34. 12. What man is be that desireth to live and loveth many dayes that he may see do good? The answer at the fourteenth verse is, Let him do good; will ye still continue in a barren Wilderness,
The contemplation of this put David upon the question, Psalm the 34. 12. What man is be that Desires to live and loves many days that he may see do good? The answer At the fourteenth verse is, Let him do good; will you still continue in a barren Wilderness,
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will you be valiant under the comm•nds of a Tyrant, and Cowards under your lawful Soveraign? What Command is harsh when Honour is profer'd? What Obedience is performed though Heaven be as a Label annex'd thereunto?
will you be valiant under the comm•nds of a Tyrant, and Cowards under your lawful Sovereign? What Command is harsh when Honour is proffered? What obedience is performed though Heaven be as a Label annexed thereunto?
Was it some great matter, was it never so difficult a work of faith, the Path straiter than indeed it is, 'twas well worth our strugling to obtain Heaven at our Journey's end:
Was it Some great matter, was it never so difficult a work of faith, the Path straiter than indeed it is, 'twas well worth our struggling to obtain Heaven At our Journey's end:
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To do justice — NONLATINALPHABET what but NONLATINALPHABET, which the Emperour and Philosopher Marcus Antoninus held to be Equivalences: There are NONLATINALPHABET in the world;
To do Justice — what but, which the Emperor and Philosopher Marcus Antoninus held to be Equivalences: There Are in the world;
Doe Justly — And, Is not Suum cuique tribuere Natures Maxim? You may hear every man in his own Dialect extol this Precept, Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites; the barbarous Scythian, and wild American have some Relish of Justice, 'tis so pleasant.
Do Justly — And, Is not Suum cuique tribuere Nature's Maxim? You may hear every man in his own Dialect extol this Precept, Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites; the barbarous Scythian, and wild American have Some Relish of justice, it's so pleasant.
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so venerable a thing is Justice, that the very Counterfeit, the Bristol goes for Currant. NONLATINALPHABET, saith the Philosopher; Those that labour to pervert it, do yet Honour it:
so venerable a thing is justice, that the very Counterfeit, the Bristol Goes for Currant., Says the Philosopher; Those that labour to pervert it, do yet Honour it:
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It gives Honour where it cannot winn Assent: As Pilate acknowledged, he found no fault in our Saviour, whom yet he Condemned: This God expects from all.
It gives Honour where it cannot win Assent: As Pilate acknowledged, he found no fault in our Saviour, whom yet he Condemned: This God expects from all.
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but, loves to see us darting out those warm and cherishing beamings of Justice in the Text, of Justice, Goodness and Clemency: They that practice these, with the Bee, may make a Trade of their Pleasure;
but, loves to see us darting out those warm and cherishing beamings of justice in the Text, of justice, goodness and Clemency: They that practice these, with the be, may make a Trade of their Pleasure;
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who, that they might Revile the Footsteps of Gods Anointed, (our late Martyr'd Soveraign of Blessed Memory,) said, There was no man deputed of the King to do them right, though their matters were just.
who, that they might Revile the Footsteps of God's Anointed, (our late Martyred Sovereign of Blessed Memory,) said, There was no man deputed of the King to do them right, though their matters were just.
but, in regard Gods Law must have the Precedence, upon which ours are Grounded, I think it meet (as S. Paul upon another account saith) to put you in mind of these things from the mouth of God,
but, in regard God's Law must have the Precedence, upon which ours Are Grounded, I think it meet (as S. Paul upon Another account Says) to put you in mind of these things from the Mouth of God,
Do Justice — And then Justum is done Justè, when 'tis distributed equally. There was much Corruption it seems in St. Cyprians time, which open'd his mouth thus;
Do justice — And then Justum is done Justè, when it's distributed equally. There was much Corruption it seems in Saint Cyprians time, which opened his Mouth thus;
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A Magistrate is Pudore, Blanditiis, & Metu major, saith Isiodore: Pilate stumbled at this Stone, If thou let this Man go, thou art not Caesars Friend (said the Jews, ) down falls his Courage at this word,
A Magistrate is Pudore, Blanditiis, & Metu Major, Says Isidore: Pilate stumbled At this Stone, If thou let this Man go, thou art not Caesars Friend (said the jews,) down falls his Courage At this word,
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and he lost three Friends thereby, God, Caesar, and his Conscience. The Ensign of the Law-giving-Tribe was a Lion, and with these Salomons Throne was supported:
and he lost three Friends thereby, God, Caesar, and his Conscience. The Ensign of the Law-giving-Tribe was a lion, and with these Solomon's Throne was supported:
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Justice is the Souls Serenity, a kind of Stoical Apathy: I may say as Aristotle, NONLATINALPHABET 'Tis a pure Intellect, not onely without a Sensitive part, but without a Will; pure Judgement without Affections;
justice is the Souls Serenity, a kind of Stoical Apathy: I may say as Aristotle, It's a pure Intellect, not only without a Sensitive part, but without a Will; pure Judgement without Affections;
Non Sanguinis necessitudo sed virtutis Cognatio proximos facit (saith St. Ambrose; ) So that the Magistrate must be Speculum non Coloratum; a Glass not prejudiced, not prepossest with any Tincture; as unconcern'd as the Glass.
Non blood necessitudo sed virtue Cognatio proximos facit (Says Saint Ambrose;) So that the Magistrate must be Speculum non Coloratum; a Glass not prejudiced, not prepossessed with any Tincture; as unconcerned as the Glass.
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It was the Commendation of the Tribe of Levi, Deut. 33. 8. That he said of his Father, I know thee not: What, Had these Levites lost Natural Affections? No,
It was the Commendation of the Tribe of Levi, Deuteronomy 33. 8. That he said of his Father, I know thee not: What, Had these Levites lost Natural Affections? No,
A noble Resolution that was of Saul, had it been well grounded, 1 Sam. 14. 24. 39. Had he done well in Adjuring the People, he had done eminently well in resolving not to spare his own Son Jonathan: Personal Relations must not sway in Publick Concerns.
A noble Resolution that was of Saul, had it been well grounded, 1 Sam. 14. 24. 39. Had he done well in Adjuring the People, he had done eminently well in resolving not to spare his own Son Johnathan: Personal Relations must not sway in Public Concerns.
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Lest man should mistake the ground of his power, as if it was given him to march Agrippa like NONLATINALPHABET, the Text tells him of another design that God hath;
Lest man should mistake the ground of his power, as if it was given him to march Agrippa like, the Text tells him of Another Design that God hath;
and the Philosophers words are NONLATINALPHABET, Hoc Reges habent munificum & ingens, prodesse miseris, saith Seneca. The Apostle calls the Magistrate a Minister for good;
and the Philosophers words Are, Hoc Reges habent munificum & ingens, Profits miseris, Says Senecca. The Apostle calls the Magistrate a Minister for good;
Justice is a debt upon Mans account, Mercy is Gods over-measure. One of the Kings of France said to a Woman, who on her knees beg'd justice of him, Rise up or beg mercy, for I owe thee justice.
justice is a debt upon men account, Mercy is God's overmeasure. One of the Kings of France said to a Woman, who on her knees begged Justice of him, Rise up or beg mercy, for I owe thee Justice.
Man punisheth if we be not just, but God punisheth if we be not merciful: his wayes are not as our wayes, nor his thoughts as our thoughts; he hath many supererogating moreovers.
Man Punisheth if we be not just, but God Punisheth if we be not merciful: his ways Are not as our ways, nor his thoughts as our thoughts; he hath many supererogating moreovers.
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And love Mercy — And now that I have shewed how Justice conveys your estate over to you, I might shew you how Mercy calls for an holy alienation of it, bids you draw forth your soul to the hungry:
And love Mercy — And now that I have showed how justice conveys your estate over to you, I might show you how Mercy calls for an holy alienation of it, bids you draw forth your soul to the hungry:
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and a merciful act may be done when 'tis not loved) then the Magistrate must be of sedate affections, of a composed temper, not hurryed away with the least violence of passion.
and a merciful act may be done when it's not loved) then the Magistrate must be of sedate affections, of a composed temper, not hurried away with the least violence of passion.
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Inferiora fulminant, there's thunder in the lower Region; but all above is quiet: He that is plac'd above his Brethren, must not give place unto wrath.
Inferiora fulminant, there's thunder in the lower Region; but all above is quiet: He that is placed above his Brothers, must not give place unto wrath.
This seems to be added in my Text, to doing justice to season and temper it to a golden Medium, lest Man should walk up to the extremities of Draco 's bloody Laws, that punished all offences with death.
This seems to be added in my Text, to doing Justice to season and temper it to a golden Medium, lest Man should walk up to the extremities of Draco is bloody Laws, that punished all offences with death.
St. Ambrose gave excellent counsel to Theodosius after his rash Massacre, he wisht that in all Sentences that concern'd life, there might be thirty dayes before the Execution;
Saint Ambrose gave excellent counsel to Theodosius After his rash Massacre, he wished that in all Sentences that concerned life, there might be thirty days before the Execution;
In the height of Jewish malice St. Paul assures us in order to himself, that they went less still then the summum jus of the Law, Deut. 25. 3. Forty stripes saith that Text he may give him and not exceed:
In the height of Jewish malice Saint Paul assures us in order to himself, that they went less still then the summum jus of the Law, Deuteronomy 25. 3. Forty stripes Says that Text he may give him and not exceed:
Opus suum alienum extorquemus ut pereamus, saith Tertullian. It comes with a sigh, Heu consolabor, ah — I will ease me of my adversaies, and avenge of my ennemies: yea and a tear too.
Opus suum Alienum extorquemus ut pereamus, Says Tertullian. It comes with a sighs, Heu consolabor, ah — I will ease me of my adversaies, and avenge of my enemies: yea and a tear too.
What a strugling is there in his calm breast, who says What shall I do unto thee Ephraim? how shall I make thee as Admah? And at last Mercy triumphs over Judgment:
What a struggling is there in his Cam breast, who Says What shall I do unto thee Ephraim? how shall I make thee as Admah? And At last Mercy Triumphos over Judgement:
I will not proceed to execute the fierceness of my wrath, with a remarkable twitting reason, for I am God, and not man — O let all that have the signature of God upon them imitate him.
I will not proceed to execute the fierceness of my wrath, with a remarkable twitting reason, for I am God, and not man — Oh let all that have the signature of God upon them imitate him.
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God ordinarily reveals himself in the Old Testament by two Names, Jehovah and Elohim: Now the Hebrews note quando egreditur sententia ad clementiam, he chuseth to be call'd by his great Name Jehovah, his proper incommunicable Name? but quando egreditur sententia ad justitiam in any process of Justice or Judgment he alwayes styles himself Elohim. By which Name Angels, Judges,
God ordinarily reveals himself in the Old Testament by two Names, Jehovah and Elohim: Now the Hebrews note quando egreditur sententia ad clementiam, he chooseth to be called by his great Name Jehovah, his proper incommunicable Name? but quando egreditur sententia ad justitiam in any process of justice or Judgement he always styles himself Elohim. By which Name Angels, Judges,
There is no such great Chasme betwixt Justice and Mercy, as some think, no irreconcilable antipathy, they may well enough greet each other with an holy kiss;
There is no such great Chasm betwixt justice and Mercy, as Some think, no irreconcilable antipathy, they may well enough greet each other with an holy kiss;
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And now give me leave, like that holy Leveller of Mountains, John the Baptist, to prepare the way of the Lord, by the language of my Text, commanding humility.
And now give me leave, like that holy Leveller of Mountains, John the Baptist, to prepare the Way of the Lord, by the language of my Text, commanding humility.
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To give you succinctly the real grounds of Humility in the Text. He is God, Thy God, Thy God that honours thee to walk with him; Walk humbly with thy God.
To give you succinctly the real grounds of Humility in the Text. He is God, Thy God, Thy God that honours thee to walk with him; Walk humbly with thy God.
What then can you render unto the Lord, who hath invested you with his Name and Power? What less can you give him then the full of his expectation, that you should walk humbly with that God who hath placed you Rulers over Men? How glorious is St. Bernards Humilitas honorata, an Humble Mind in an Honourable Place? How lovely is this Treasure in our earthen Vessels?
What then can you render unto the Lord, who hath invested you with his Name and Power? What less can you give him then the full of his expectation, that you should walk humbly with that God who hath placed you Rulers over Men? How glorious is Saint Bernards Humilitas honorata, an Humble Mind in an Honourable Place? How lovely is this Treasure in our earthen Vessels?
But, because there are other Versions of these last words of the Text, I shall name them (and onely so,) To follow God, saith the Syriack: Sollicitum ambulare, saith the Vulgar: Eris ergo Humilis in ambulando in timore Dei tui, saith the Chaldee, and that's most Comprehensive.
But, Because there Are other Versions of these last words of the Text, I shall name them (and only so,) To follow God, Says the Syriac: Sollicitum Ambulare, Says the vulgar: Eris ergo Humilis in ambulando in Timore Dei tui, Says the Chaldee, and that's most Comprehensive.
for Equity, to that Grand Assize where Christ himself is Judge! Basis omnium Timor plenus Disciplinae, saith St. Ambrose: A well Disciplin'd Fear is the Root of all Vertue.
for Equity, to that Grand Assize where christ himself is Judge! Basis omnium Timor plenus Discipline, Says Saint Ambrose: A well Disciplined fear is the Root of all Virtue.
That, whereas now you are but Commissionated from an Earthly King for a short time, and a small Circuit, you shall be Translated, your Circuits enlarged:
That, whereas now you Are but Commissionated from an Earthly King for a short time, and a small Circuit, you shall be Translated, your Circuits enlarged:
And, instead of this flitting, sojourning posture, in the Service of your God and King here, to you there shall be NONLATINALPHABET, you shall enjoy eternal rest amongst his Chosen.
And, instead of this flitting, sojourning posture, in the Service of your God and King Here, to you there shall be, you shall enjoy Eternal rest among his Chosen.
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